She’s Glowing: Pinky Cole founder of slutty Vegan
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Meet Pinky Cole, an unstoppable figure in the food industry. Since launching Slutty Vegan, her plant-based fast-food restaurant chain, in 2018, she has been on a mission to make vegan food accessible, affordable, and approachable for everyone. The Atlanta-based entrepreneur has succeeded, with the chain valued at $100 million and 20 more locations following a successful Series A funding round. In addition, Cole has been featured on the cover of Forbes magazine and included in the Create Cultivate 100 List for 2023.
She explains how she has been able to manage the growth of her business while keeping true to the core values of Slutty Vegan. She also advises entrepreneurs on multiple projects and shares her go-to SV order.
Cole also hosts weddings at her restaurant and officiated one herself to market the brand. She is also passionate about social justice and has started the Pinky Cole Foundation to help bridge the generational wealth gap. Through the foundation, they have done a lot to help people, such as giving money, donating fruits and vegetables, giving salaries, purchasing cars, and giving students LLCs. This is what brings Cole the most reward.